Trump administration warns businesses of AI espionage risks

Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton says foreign spying tied to AI is a present threat for both government and private companies The US intelligence community has a message for corporate America: the spies are already here, and they are interested in your AI. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned on October 16, 2026 that artificial intelligence is raising the stakes of foreign espionage. He described the threat as a “reality” for both government agencies and private businesses. Clayton made the remarks during an appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box . His core argument was that AI does not create a brand new danger so much as amplify the ones companies already struggle with. He singled out US companies connected to essential services, national defense and global communications.

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